NAW SmartBrief
January 16, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Business inventories rose again in Oct. as sales slowed
* Do it Best-True Value merger speeds transformation, growth
* Henry Schein names Lowery CEO to succeed retiring Bergman
* PrimeSource Brands acquires Fla.-based Advantage Industries
* TD SYNNEX completes acquisition of Polish distribution units
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Strategies for resilience amid tariff volatility
* Economists optimistic for 2026 despite "K-shaped" economy
SALES AND MARKETING
* AI drives marketing split, creative boldness in 2026
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Fed's Beige Book notes slight growth, stable employment
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